MSN Healthcare Organizational Leadership
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The MSN Healthcare Organizational Leadership track opens doors to leadership positions in health education, program development, consultation, and administration. Developed and directed by internationally-recognized Johns Hopkins nursing faculty, the program taps nursing’s unique perspective at the front line of patient care to manage, evaluate, and improve an evolving health care delivery system.
Students earning a MSN with a focus in Healthcare Organizational Leadership will be immersed in the learning of evidence-based decision making and outcomes management. With modern technology ever evolving, students can become facilitators in innovative redesigns of health care delivery systems while emphasizing nursing core values of quality care.
Graduates are eligible to apply for certifications available for nurse executives: American Nurses Credentialing Center, American Organization for Nursing Leadership.
Program Details
Tuition & Fees
Estimated Tuition Cost: $1,881 per credit See Cost of Attendance Details
Financial Aid: There are numerous options for financing your education including grants, scholarships, federal loans, and employment programs. Learn more.
Upcoming Deadlines
Fall entry: Jan 15
Requirements
Admission Criteria
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree or an entry-level nursing master’s degree from an ACEN or CCNE accredited college or university or an equivalent degree from a comparable foreign institution
Scholastic GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Official Transcripts (from all previous colleges/universities)
Three letters of recommendation (both academic and professional references; check FAQs for detailed guidance on completing this requirement)
Goal Statement
Current Resume /CV (check FAQs for detailed guidance on completing this requirement)
Interview with faculty (if moved forward by admissions committee)
Applicants must submit evidence of current nursing license. Online students must have or obtain RN license from an authorized state.
Prerequisites
Undergraduate Statistics * Take at Hopkins Nursing. Course must be completed at a regionally accredited college or university with a letter grade of B or better. Grade of B- will not be accepted.
* Topics should include correlation and linear regression; experimental design such as t-tests, analysis of variance and chi-square; suggested departments: psychology, sociology, education, biology, and mathematics. Statistics courses offered by business, management, and economics departments are typically more theory-based and lack the experimental design component.
State-Specific Information for Online Programs
Students currently cannot conduct clinical activities in Louisiana. For more information, please contact an admissions representative. Students should be aware of additional state-specific information for online programs.
Student Sponsorship
This program does not qualify for F-1 or J-1 student sponsorship. Legal Permanent Residents and non-immigrants who are otherwise physically present in the U.S. and in a status that allows for full or part-time study, may pursue this program.
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Curriculum
Healthcare Organizational Leadership Curriculum
This program is online with an occasional opportunity for face to face courses.
Full Time – Program Total: 34 Credits, 504 Clinical Hours [cl]
Leadership Role Identity and Career Development (2)
Leadership and Organizational Culture: Theories and Practice in Contemporary Healthcare (3)
Biostatistics for Evidence-Based Practice (3)
Philosophical, Theoretical & Ethical Basis of Advanced Nursing Practice (3)
Healthcare Organizational Leadership Practicum I (2, 112 cl)
Advanced Nursing Health Policy (2)
The Research Process and Its Application to Evidence-Based Practice (3)
Healthcare Finance (2)
Foundations of Healthcare Quality and Safety (2)
Healthcare Organizational Leadership Practicum II (3, 168 cl)
Leadership: Organizational Dynamics, Complexities, and Change (3)
Healthcare Economics for Management and Practice (2)
Healthcare Organizational Leadership Practicum III (4, 224 cl)
Part Time – Fall Semester Start – Program Total: 34 Credits, 504 Clinical Hours [cl]
Healthcare Economics for Management and Practice (2)
Biostatistics for Evidence-Based Practice (3)
The Research Process and Its Application to Evidence-Based Practice (3)
Philosophical, Theoretical & Ethical Basis of Advanced Nursing Practice (3)
Health Finance (2)
Foundations of Healthcare Quality and Safety (2)
Leadership Role Identity and Career Development (2)
Leadership and Organizational Culture: Theories and Practice in Contemporary Healthcare (3)
- Advanced Nursing Health Policy (2)
Healthcare Organizational Leadership Practicum I (2, 112 cl)
Healthcare Organizational Leadership Practicum II (3, 168 cl)
Leadership: Organizational Dynamics, Complexities, and Change (3)
Healthcare Organizational Leadership Practicum III (4, 224 cl)
Please note, curriculum, credit hours, and sequencing are subject to change.
Current students in the Healthcare Organizational Leadership program can find information about their program in the academic catalogue.
*Transfer of credit is granted on an individual basis. Please see the transfer of credit policy and complete the form to make a request.
“Nurses hold health care together, creating order out of chaos.”
Neysa Ernst, DNP, MSN, RN
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2023 – 2024 Full-Time Track
Scholarships & Grants: Grants are awards based on financial need that do not have to be repaid. Many students also benefit from scholarships and awards based on merit. Learn more.
Loans: Many students will avail themselves of loans to help finance their School of Nursing education. If necessary, we encourage you to borrow only what is absolutely essential to cover your educational costs. Learn more.
Employment: Many students locate part-time employment to help pay education expenses. Numerous positions are available on campus and within various community based organizations. These jobs provide students with opportunities to gain practical work experience. Most positions are funded through the Federal Work-Study Program. Learn more.
Frequently Asked Questions
At least one letter should come from a recent or current direct supervisor/manager (the person who is responsible for your performance evaluation)
At least one letter should come from an academic faculty member who can speak to your ability to successfully complete a demanding graduate level academic and clinical program.
The third letter can come from a second academic faculty member or an individual in a leadership position who can speak to your clinical abilities.
Personal references from colleagues, friends, or family members do not meet the requirement.
If you are unable to provide one of the reference letters above, please upload a statement of explanation to your application.
Please include the following information in your resume or CV:
Work experience (include dates, sites and locations; paid and unpaid; any residency participation)
Education Background
Scholarly activities (research, presentations, publications, honors, awards)
Professional activities (leadership, certifications, professional organization membership, service on committees)
Community Service/Volunteerism
Post-Master’s Certificate in Healthcare Organizational Leadership